Acharya Prashant responds to a question about when it is necessary to bow down by stating that nothing is truly necessary. He advises to live as one wishes, to know and then to live, not out of fear or apprehension. He emphasizes that while one might need to pause or stop along the way, one should never bow down. He illustrates this with an example of a daughter getting a job in Bangalore and being told she will be spoiled, contrasting it with her sister who never left their hometown of Baghpat but is already spoiled. This highlights that external circumstances do not determine one's inner state. The speaker explains that nature often reduces humans to the level of animals, driven by instincts. For instance, the smell of food can make the mind wander, or a young man trying to read a profound book can be distracted by a passing woman. This is nature turning a person into an animal. The rebellion against this animalistic nature is what is called 'Dharma' or righteousness. We must revolt against being made into animals by nature, questioning why we are being turned into them when we are trying to do our own work. Acharya Prashant then defines the term 'Asuya' as the ego considering itself equal to or on par with the Atman (the Self). This is rooted in comparison. The ego compares itself to the Atman, and when it sees it cannot measure up, it falsely claims equality. This is akin to jealousy. This state of 'Asuya' leads to a refusal to listen to the truth, such as the teachings of the Gita, because the ego believes it is already complete and needs no improvement. He gives an example of someone who claims to be 'sorted' but whose life and children are evidence of their incompleteness and foolishness. The ego's every desire is a proof of its incompleteness, yet it refuses to acknowledge it. He refers to Shri Krishna's teachings, stating that to understand the Gita, one must have faith ('Shraddha') and be free from envy ('Asuya'). Faith means not being concerned with the outcome, and being free from envy means staying within one's limits, both of which require self-knowledge. All spiritual virtues are interconnected and lead to the same truth. The speaker concludes by reiterating that one should live by their own understanding, which is the essence of spirituality and Shri Krishna's message. He advises to live without fear, to pause if necessary, but to never bow down.